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NJ55 KFR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 KFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Underbody corossion floor and general (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sump oil residue

Underbody corossion floor and sills

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,292 miles

Underbody corrosion floor and both sills inner and outer.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion floor and both sills inner and outer.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,678 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,125 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,808 miles

underbody corrosion floor and general

wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion floor and general

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sight underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sight underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,092 miles

exhaust rusty

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 20 Sep 2018 54,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,179 miles

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 35,662 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,166 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,428 miles

All tyres cracked in treads and on sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,105 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NJ55 KFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ55 KFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ55 KFR registered?

NJ55 KFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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